Whether you “Rise to Shine” or prefer “Arts in the Dark,” this episode has something for every part of your week! Andrea Darlas sits down with David Allen from the WNDR Museum to chat about the exhibits and their free admission in honor of “International Artist Day” on Wednesday, October 25. Then, Mark Kelly and Sharene Shariatzadeh tell us all about this weekend’s 9th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade…and, of course, they share how to score as much candy as possible. Janet Szlyk, President and CEO of The Chicago Lighthouse, shares a special 10k/5k run, the Rise to Shine Run, which promotes health, community, and inclusion in the Illinois Medical District. Finally, Aaron Sawyer from Redline VR has the details on “Time Warp – A Rocky Horror Immersive Pop-up.” 

• David Allen, Creative Director of the WNDR Museum, joins us to discuss the museum’s unique exhibits and programming, and how they are celebrating “International Artist Day” on Wednesday, October 25. For information and tickets, visit www.wndrmuseum.com/artistday.
• The 9th Annual Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade is happening this weekend downtown Chicago! Mark Kelly and Sharene Shariatzadeh, parade spokespeople, preview the family-friendly event featuring floats, puppets, and even pre-parade candy. Visit www.artsinthedark.org. 
• Angela D’Antonio, Senior Director of Marketing for The Chicago Lighthouse, brings to light (pun intended) a run for a fantastic cause: the Rise to Shine Run, which is the 2nd Annual Inclusive 10k / 5k benefitting the Chicago Lighthouse. This run promotes health, community, and inclusion in the Illinois Medical District. For all of the details on the race, visit www.risetoshinerace.com.
• Aaron Sawyer, Owner of Redline VR in Ravenswood, has the details on the venue’s 2023 Halloween experience, “Time Warp – A Rocky Horror Immersive Pop-up.” That, plus he reviews all of the other fun activities that Redline has to offer. For more info, visit www.redlinevr.com.